2. When chicken is marinated, cook on a grill for 5-7 minutes on each side or until chicken is fully cooked with no pink inside. Let chicken sit on a plate, do not cut until ready to serve.

COOK PASTA

1. Follow cooking directions according to type of pasta, I use penne & cook until it was al dente.

2. Drain pasta, save a 1/4 cup hot pasta water for sauce, then drizzle a teaspoon of oil over hot pasta, coat evenly.

MAKE SAUCE

4-6 cups cooked pasta

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 stick butter

2 lemons, juiced

3/4 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup half & half

1 garlic clove, minced

1 teaspoon salt & pepper

1/8 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

1. In a medium sauce pan melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic cook for a few seconds, squeeze in the juice of both lemons, then whisk. Pour in cream and half & half. Continue to whisk until it is hot. Add cheese and whisk until melted then sprinkle in salt & pepper. If the consistency is too think add some hot pasta water a tablespoon at a time. Toss pasta while sauce is hot, plate, & top with chopped basil.

PLATE FINISHED PRODUCT

2. Top with grilled chicken & serve.

STORY BEHIND THE DISH

This pasta was a recreation of a dish from another food blog, pioneer women, it looked good so I thought I would try it out & adjust it to my liking. It turned out amazing. I have used the chicken recipes in many dishes & it always turns out perfect.

MODIFICATIONS

You can use any type of pasta for this dish. Grilled salmon would also pair very well.